Janet Blackman
@janetblackman10.bsky.social
A WASPI woman, waiting for justice - an apology and compensation. As we wait, a 1950s woman dies every 13 minutes. Love: family, friends, home, piano, music. Hate injustice, inequality, lies and liars, self-centred narcissists, pedophiles and misogynists.
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This is really welcome news but why they ruled it out in the first place is a mystery.
I will keep pressing the govt to agree to fair compensation for Waspi women who have been let down so badly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I will keep pressing the govt to agree to fair compensation for Waspi women who have been let down so badly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government to rethink rejection of Waspi compensation
Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden says that the rethink does not mean that payouts will necessarily follow.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This is really welcome news but why they ruled it out in the first place is a mystery.
I will keep pressing the govt to agree to fair compensation for Waspi women who have been let down so badly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I will keep pressing the govt to agree to fair compensation for Waspi women who have been let down so badly.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Half of veterans report mental health problems, but the support just isn't there.
There is a huge problem with substance abuse and homelessness among veterans. Mental health is often the cause.
We owe them a huge debt and as a society we must look after them better.
There is a huge problem with substance abuse and homelessness among veterans. Mental health is often the cause.
We owe them a huge debt and as a society we must look after them better.
November 19, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Half of veterans report mental health problems, but the support just isn't there.
There is a huge problem with substance abuse and homelessness among veterans. Mental health is often the cause.
We owe them a huge debt and as a society we must look after them better.
There is a huge problem with substance abuse and homelessness among veterans. Mental health is often the cause.
We owe them a huge debt and as a society we must look after them better.
"It is pretty clear that the prospect of defeat in the legal challenge led to the Government's U-turn". #WASPI vs @labouruk.bsky.social Court hearing scheduled for 3rd December (ahead of previous date) with a 2.5 hrs slot.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"It is pretty clear that the prospect of defeat in the legal challenge led to the Government's U-turn". #WASPI vs @labouruk.bsky.social Court hearing scheduled for 3rd December (ahead of previous date) with a 2.5 hrs slot.
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Farage has resorted to threatening to sue people who talk about his Stamp Duty avoidance via his girlfriend suddenly finding £885,000 out of thin air to buy a house.
Let’s keep talking about it, he can’t get away with his corruption & threats will not work!
#NigelFarage
Let’s keep talking about it, he can’t get away with his corruption & threats will not work!
#NigelFarage
September 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Farage has resorted to threatening to sue people who talk about his Stamp Duty avoidance via his girlfriend suddenly finding £885,000 out of thin air to buy a house.
Let’s keep talking about it, he can’t get away with his corruption & threats will not work!
#NigelFarage
Let’s keep talking about it, he can’t get away with his corruption & threats will not work!
#NigelFarage
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Huge reputational risk for Nationwide to suck up to Reform.
Many of the building society's customers don't use banks for ethical reasons and this won't go down well.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Many of the building society's customers don't use banks for ethical reasons and this won't go down well.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Nationwide chair first major British lender boss to publicly engage with Reform UK
Building society defends Kevin Parry after he attends party’s breakfast event, sitting next to Richard Tice
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Huge reputational risk for Nationwide to suck up to Reform.
Many of the building society's customers don't use banks for ethical reasons and this won't go down well.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Many of the building society's customers don't use banks for ethical reasons and this won't go down well.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Prizewinning author Sally Rooney warned she faced arrest if she enters the UK as she has supported and, in the past, funded the banned group Palestine Action bit.ly/3IkCzkk The Sky Arts award for literature for Intermezzo was collected by her editor. She lives in Ireland
Sally Rooney: ‘I can no longer safely enter the UK’
The Normal People author has been advised that her support for Palestine Action means she risks arrest in Britain
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September 19, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Prizewinning author Sally Rooney warned she faced arrest if she enters the UK as she has supported and, in the past, funded the banned group Palestine Action bit.ly/3IkCzkk The Sky Arts award for literature for Intermezzo was collected by her editor. She lives in Ireland
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This is a chance for every MP who supports the Ombudsman’s view that #WASPI women should receive compensation to make their opinion known. With around 5000 WASPI women in every constituency, we look to our MPs to stand by us. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social @conservatives.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk
MPs will debate #WASPI compensation on Monday, 17 March. Vote will not be binding on the government.
committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...
MPs to debate a petition relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes - Committees - UK Parliament
On Monday 17 March, MPs will debate a petition relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes.
committees.parliament.uk
March 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This is a chance for every MP who supports the Ombudsman’s view that #WASPI women should receive compensation to make their opinion known. With around 5000 WASPI women in every constituency, we look to our MPs to stand by us. @teamlabouruk.bsky.social @conservatives.bsky.social @libdems.org.uk
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Letters wouldn't have made any difference? “It’s a remarkable claim because letters as a form of communication were used and still are used by every area of Government all the time" - John Milne MP @libdems.org.uk #WASPI @waspicampaign.bsky.social
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
WASPI update as MPs probe DWP's 'remarkable' reason for not compensating
The Ombudsman previously suggested payouts up to £2,950 but the Government said recently there would be no compensation.
www.express.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Letters wouldn't have made any difference? “It’s a remarkable claim because letters as a form of communication were used and still are used by every area of Government all the time" - John Milne MP @libdems.org.uk #WASPI @waspicampaign.bsky.social
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
www.express.co.uk/finance/pers...
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Elon Musk has declared war on Labour. Collective action is the only response
@graceblakeley.bsky.social
goodlawproject.org/when-billion...
@graceblakeley.bsky.social
goodlawproject.org/when-billion...
When billionaires go rogue, it's time to organise | Good Law Project
Elon Musk has declared war on Labour. Collective action is the only response, says Grace Blakeley.
goodlawproject.org
January 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Elon Musk has declared war on Labour. Collective action is the only response
@graceblakeley.bsky.social
goodlawproject.org/when-billion...
@graceblakeley.bsky.social
goodlawproject.org/when-billion...
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In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
January 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
January 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
CEO Pay Has Risen 1,085% Since 1978, But for Workers? Just 24% | Common Dreams
CEOs at top US companies saw their pay skyrocket by 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay only increased by 24%
www.commondreams.org
December 23, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Revealed: Thames Water diverted ‘cash for clean-ups’ to help pay bonuses
Exclusive: UK’s biggest water company assessed risks before cutting back on cost of environmental work, investigation shows
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Thames Water intentionally diverted millions of pounds pledged for environmental clean-ups towards other costs including bonuses and dividends
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Economy shrinks by a further 0.1%
Brexit has cut UK trade by up to 15%...
Immigration is much higher post Brexit
But..the...boats🙄
WAKE UP and smell the roses...or take your kids' future further into the mire. Then explain how poor we all are in 20 years time
Apart from the super rich of course
Brexit has cut UK trade by up to 15%...
Immigration is much higher post Brexit
But..the...boats🙄
WAKE UP and smell the roses...or take your kids' future further into the mire. Then explain how poor we all are in 20 years time
Apart from the super rich of course
‘We’re getting poorer’ says Nigel Farage
In other news the Brexit he championed is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the potential economic performance of the country at a time when every penny counts
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
In other news the Brexit he championed is on course to cut UK trade by a staggering 15% - a huge reduction in the potential economic performance of the country at a time when every penny counts
youtu.be/jvo1JM6xZqQ?...
The Bank of England governor says Brexit has undermined the UK economy. Hold onto your seats..
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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December 13, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Economy shrinks by a further 0.1%
Brexit has cut UK trade by up to 15%...
Immigration is much higher post Brexit
But..the...boats🙄
WAKE UP and smell the roses...or take your kids' future further into the mire. Then explain how poor we all are in 20 years time
Apart from the super rich of course
Brexit has cut UK trade by up to 15%...
Immigration is much higher post Brexit
But..the...boats🙄
WAKE UP and smell the roses...or take your kids' future further into the mire. Then explain how poor we all are in 20 years time
Apart from the super rich of course
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During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes.
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
December 7, 2024 at 12:42 PM
During Covid lockdown, if you had family round on Christmas Day the police could force their way into your home and make them return to their own homes.
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
Does anybody know if this service is still available and, if so, do you have to book it?
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🚨Private healthcare companies are lobbying the Health Secretary to sign up to a new PFI deal.
⏰We’re running out of time to stop this deal.
📋Add your name to the petition now and show Wes Streeting YOU stand against new #PFI in our #NHS.
#NoNewPFI
weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...
⏰We’re running out of time to stop this deal.
📋Add your name to the petition now and show Wes Streeting YOU stand against new #PFI in our #NHS.
#NoNewPFI
weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...
Tell Wes Streeting - NO new PFI in our NHS!
weownit.org.uk
December 6, 2024 at 1:34 PM
🚨Private healthcare companies are lobbying the Health Secretary to sign up to a new PFI deal.
⏰We’re running out of time to stop this deal.
📋Add your name to the petition now and show Wes Streeting YOU stand against new #PFI in our #NHS.
#NoNewPFI
weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...
⏰We’re running out of time to stop this deal.
📋Add your name to the petition now and show Wes Streeting YOU stand against new #PFI in our #NHS.
#NoNewPFI
weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...
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Morning all. I'm joining Guardian colleagues on strike today/tomorrow over the future of our sister paper the Observer. Not sure if being on here is work or procrastinating from work, but anyway, I'm off that too for 48hours. See you Friday. (Also: if you value news, & can afford it, pls pay for it)
December 4, 2024 at 8:35 AM
Morning all. I'm joining Guardian colleagues on strike today/tomorrow over the future of our sister paper the Observer. Not sure if being on here is work or procrastinating from work, but anyway, I'm off that too for 48hours. See you Friday. (Also: if you value news, & can afford it, pls pay for it)
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On Bluesky liking isn't the same as on X ....reposting is where it's at.
#AfghanWomenandgirls need you to share their stories because restrictions make them invisible & terrorised!
#ShineALight
Wake up, stand up & speak up. 🙏
#AfghanWomenandgirls need you to share their stories because restrictions make them invisible & terrorised!
#ShineALight
Wake up, stand up & speak up. 🙏
December 4, 2024 at 11:09 AM
On Bluesky liking isn't the same as on X ....reposting is where it's at.
#AfghanWomenandgirls need you to share their stories because restrictions make them invisible & terrorised!
#ShineALight
Wake up, stand up & speak up. 🙏
#AfghanWomenandgirls need you to share their stories because restrictions make them invisible & terrorised!
#ShineALight
Wake up, stand up & speak up. 🙏
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Mandelson should be nowhere near power
Labour wake up and smell the roses...😡😡😡
"In the first 3 months of Labour govt, Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel helped 23 major clients to arrange meetings/communications with ministers or senior civil servants."
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Labour wake up and smell the roses...😡😡😡
"In the first 3 months of Labour govt, Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel helped 23 major clients to arrange meetings/communications with ministers or senior civil servants."
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/pet...
Mandelson firm lobbies for TikTok, Shell and water industry in boom under Labour
Global Counsel has helped 23 client arrange meetings or other communications with ministers or senior civil servants
liveapp.inews.co.uk
December 4, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Mandelson should be nowhere near power
Labour wake up and smell the roses...😡😡😡
"In the first 3 months of Labour govt, Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel helped 23 major clients to arrange meetings/communications with ministers or senior civil servants."
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/pet...
Labour wake up and smell the roses...😡😡😡
"In the first 3 months of Labour govt, Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel helped 23 major clients to arrange meetings/communications with ministers or senior civil servants."
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/pet...
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Tommy Robinson sent a letter to himself, he meant to log out and send it from a different account.
But he didn't.
Don't RT 🤣
But he didn't.
Don't RT 🤣
December 3, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Tommy Robinson sent a letter to himself, he meant to log out and send it from a different account.
But he didn't.
Don't RT 🤣
But he didn't.
Don't RT 🤣
Link to the WASPI website: waspicampaign2018.co.uk
Link to the petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Link to the petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
December 2, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Link to the WASPI website: waspicampaign2018.co.uk
Link to the petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Link to the petition:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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Does anyone else hate the finger wagging “THERE ARE NO BLANK CHEQUES, NHS” vibes from the new government?
No one said there were any blank cheques. Literally no one said there were any blank cheques.
On that note though, MPs have received 11 pay rises since 2010.
No one said there were any blank cheques. Literally no one said there were any blank cheques.
On that note though, MPs have received 11 pay rises since 2010.
December 2, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Does anyone else hate the finger wagging “THERE ARE NO BLANK CHEQUES, NHS” vibes from the new government?
No one said there were any blank cheques. Literally no one said there were any blank cheques.
On that note though, MPs have received 11 pay rises since 2010.
No one said there were any blank cheques. Literally no one said there were any blank cheques.
On that note though, MPs have received 11 pay rises since 2010.
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Gregg Wallace: “I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”
Same age as you Gregg
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Same age as you Gregg
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https://news.sky.com/story/gregg-wallace-says-accusations-against-him-come-from-middle-class-women-of-a-certain-age-13264355
t.co
December 1, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Gregg Wallace: “I can see the complaints coming from a handful of middle-class women of a certain age”
Same age as you Gregg
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Same age as you Gregg
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